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NFL Week 7 2021: Picks and predictions for each game

ByMatt Verderame|
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - OCTOBER 17: Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens stiff arms Kyzir White #44 of the Los Angeles Chargers during the first quarter at M&T Bank Stadium on October 17, 2021 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - OCTOBER 17: Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens stiff arms Kyzir White #44 of the Los Angeles Chargers during the first quarter at M&T Bank Stadium on October 17, 2021 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
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Oct 17, 2021; Denver, Colorado, USA; Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) scrambles with the ball in the first half against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 17, 2021; Denver, Colorado, USA; Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) scrambles with the ball in the first half against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports
Matchup
Eagles
2-4
Raiders
4-2
Sunday, Oct. 244:05 p.m. ETFOXLV -3

The Eagles could definitely win this game. Philadelphia will have ample fans in Vegas, and it has 10 days off. Still, the Raiders proved their mettle by beating Denver after a brutal week. Tough to go against them here.

Pick: Las Vegas 24, Philadelphia 23

Matchup
Lions
0-6
Rams
5-1
Sunday, Oct. 244:05 p.m. ETCBSLAR -15

The Matthew Stafford revenge game. It’s going to be a bloodbath.

Pick: Los Angeles 38, Detroit 17

Matchup
Texans
1-5
Cardinals
6-0
Sunday, Oct. 244:25 p.m. ETCBSAZ -18

Can the Cardinals have a priest come down and perform last rites on the Texans before the game? Seems appropriate. Maybe just have the priest handle the coin toss while we’re at it.

Pick: Arizona 41, Houston 16

Matchup
Bears
3-3
Buccaneers
5-1
Sunday, Oct. 244:25 p.m. ETFOXTB -12.5

The Bears are somehow 3-3 but it feels like a mammoth achievement for them to get a first down. The Buccaneers may give up some yards to Allen Robinson and Darnell Mooney, but Chicago isn’t pulling the upset.

Pick: Tampa Bay 28, Chicago 17

Matchup
Colts
2-4
49ers
2-3
Sunday, Oct. 248:20 p.m. ETNBCSF -4

Huge game for both teams. Whoever loses feels just about done in the playoff race, while the winner suddenly gets a bolt of energy. Take the home team, but this is the toughest pick of the week.

Pick: San Francisco 25, Indianapolis 23

Matchup
Saints
3-2
Seahawks
2-4
Monday, Oct. 258:15 p.m. ETESPNNO -4.5

It’s Jameis Winston and Geno Smith in primetime. Yikes.

Pick: New Orleans 24, Seattle 14

Last Week: 10-4
Season: 59-35

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